Author: Alade Adisa

The Federal Government has asked Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, who was earlier directed to proceed on retirement to continue as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) till March 2025. through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation The Director of Press at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Bawa Mokwa, who confirmed the development to journalists on Friday, said the AGF is in receipt of a letter from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation asking Madein to continue as AGF. When asked on the fate of Mr Shelmsudeen Ogunjimi,…

The Army High Command on Friday approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, respectively. Announcing this on Friday, a press statement by Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the council promoted 35 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels were also elevated to the rank of Brigadier General. According to the statement, those promoted to the rank of Major General are: Brig Gen A Garba, Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army; Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army); Brig Gen AGL Haruna,…

With the festive season underway, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has projected a reduction in petrol prices, with Lagos residents expected to pay N950 per litre, while Abuja residents may see prices drop to N990 per litre due to location-specific logistics. The National Publicity Officer of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, marking a seven percent decrease from the previously adjusted N970 per litre. This is the second price cut within a month. He emphasized that logistics costs, particularly diesel prices, will affect final pump…

The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation also led to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abducted by the suspect. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. She said that Bete allegedly kidnapped the boy on Nov. 25 and demanded a ransom of N5m for his release. “After the minor was abducted, his mother reported the incident to the police, prompting the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action,” Iringe-Koko said.…

Bandits have reportedly abducted more than 40 individuals from various communities in Maru Local Government Area of over the past two weeks, sparking fear and anxiety among residents. A resident of Maru town, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday, expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the area. He revealed that the bandits have been conducting a series of raids on the local government headquarters and nearby communities, forcibly taking residents from their homes. He said the persistent attacks have left many in the affected areas in a state of despair, with calls growing louder for…

In a significant administrative reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu approved the redeployment of 11 Federal Permanent Secretaries to new roles across various ministries on Thursday. Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu made the announcement late on Thursday. Find below the redeployments: The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has directed that the handing-over and taking-over processes must be finalized by December 31, 2024.

Still a month away from the White House, Trump and his billionaire backer threw Congress’ plans to get home for the holidays into chaos over a government funding bill. It was government shutdown season in Washington, and all through the House, many creatures were stirring — most notably Elon Musk. Lawmakers in Congress were expecting a glide path to the holidays. They had a bipartisan deal that would keep the government funded and send them all on their merry way back to their districts. But then they got a taste of what the next four years might be like with…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has surpassed its 2024 profit targets, significantly growing its revenue from 8.82 trillion Naira in 2022 to a record 23.9 trillion Naira in 2023, This is contained in an extract from the NNPC Limited Energy Relations Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on Friday. NNPCL achieved a surge in profit to the tune of 3.29 trillion Naira for the first time in its 46-year history. This accomplishment is coupled with NNPCL’s strategic intervention in stabilizing the Nigerian economy, most notably through a $3 billion injection of foreign exchange liquidity. NNPCL has made substantial strides to ensure…

Embattled human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is facing allegations of cybercrime has finally been granted bail by the Ekiti State Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti. The Ekiti magistrate granted Farotimi’s bail application on Friday morning. This comes days after the same court denied the human rights lawyer constitutional freedom. The court granted Farotimi N30 million bail with two sureties, one of who must be a house owner. The defendant must submit his passport to the court registrar and shall not grant any media interview. Farotimi was arrested following a petition by senior lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN). The charge suit…

Kaaro Oojiire Omo Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), a group of Yoruba elders on Thursday, lamented the rising cases of ritual killing and harvesting of body parts in the southwest region. In a statement by their Vice President/Diaspora Counsel, Gbenga Adewusi, the Yoruba elders, wondered how cases of human decapitation and harvesting of human bodies have now become a daily occurrence. The statement read, “The recurrence of the activities of those involved in the human ritual in the Southwest is indeed a shameful episode that should no longer be ignored and or swept under the carpet by all stakeholders in Yoruba land.…